Landscaping Mechanics

BIOPARK LANDSCAPING CONTEST
1. This landscaping contest is between the six (6) curricula of Salawagan National High School.
2. Assigning of areas will be done through drawing of lots.
3. There are no restrictions as to how the landscaping had been carried out. Each curriculum may
opt to contract private landscapers.
4. Funds to be used must only come from fund raisings/solicitations. No amount shall be collected
from the students as contributions.
5. The final evaluation of each area will be on December 19, 2019.
6. Areas must have photos taken before, during and after development of the landscape.
7. Full documents are required before the final evaluation.
8. The poll of judges should be coming from the following offices:
a. District Supervisor
b. Municipal Tourism Committee
c. DENR Representative
d. Barangay Beautification committee chairman
9. Judges' decision is final.
GARDEN EVALUATION CRITERIA

VISUAL APPEAL AND IMPACT 25%
Visual appeal and impact is usually your initial reaction to the overall garden and/or yard. A good
example is if you are driving by a house and you see a garden that leaves an impression on you, before
you have noted the different aspects of the garden. These different aspects might include:
Color Interest – Garden has complementary colors, including those of rocks, mulch and other non-plant
materials. These colors work well together.
Interest in texture – This includes texture of plants (hairy, waxy, feathery, spikes, etc.) and landscape
materials. Lighting and the presence of shade also can bring out interesting textures in the garden.
Unique features – Decorative materials that can capture the eye such as pieces of art, water fountains,
architectural features and hanging baskets are part of the overall effect a garden has.
DESIGN 25%
Design considers the different aspects of the garden that contribute to its whole. It’s a longer
observation. Choice and placement of plants and other materials are two important factors.
Multifunctional gardens also represent good design. They integrate balance, composition and creativity
with ecological function. A downspout directed to a dry creek bed leading to a raingarden can be
aesthetically pleasing and is multifunctional. Other factors include:
Balance – There is fluidity and symmetry in the design. There is also a variety of height and shape among
the plants.
Composition – The layout complements the surroundings, including the house and neighborhood. For
example, the colors of the plants blend with or accentuate the color of the house. This also includes
placement of plants and objects in relation to each other.
Creativity – Some of the features have never been tried or seen before, or are used in new ways. They
cause some element of awe in the observer. This could be a unique of choice of plants or decorative
materials.
PLANT VARIETY AND HEALTH 20%
Perennials – A predominance of perennials over annuals is preferred. If the varieties selected are well
suited to the location – sun/shade/soil and water conditions – this is usually evident by the plant health
and/or bloom. Variety in trees and shrubs add structure to the garden, as well as seasonal interest.
Having some annuals can create visual appeal and impact, but they do not add the variety that we are
considering here.
Seasonal Interest – This can also be described as interest throughout the growing season. We can only
view the current stage of the growing season, but there may be indication of a succession of blooms or
other elements that keep the garden interesting and beautiful at all times.
MAINTENANCE 10%
Dedicated maintenance is the key to a beautiful and healthy garden.
Appropriately deadheaded – We prefer deadheads are left alone when they provide food and habitat
for wildlife. Some dried plants provide seasonal interest throughout the winter. Other plants, such as
hostas, don’t provide forage and are just unattractive unless the dead material is removed.
Appropriately mulched – freshly mulched in bare areas; mulch may not be necessary if the garden is
thickly covered with plants; mulch coverage shouldn’t be too thin or thick – should be around 2 inches –
nor should it be placed where it will run off.
No standing water (unless rain in the last 48 hours) – applies only to raingardens. A raingarden is
designed to infiltrate within 48 hours. If there is standing water and it has not rained within the last 48
hours, the raingarden is not functioning properly.
DOCUMENTATION 10%
COMMUNITY LINKAGE 10%
Cash accumulated with corresponding points
Below 1000 - 1 point
1001 – 2000 - 2 points
2001 – 3000 - 3 points
3001 – 4000 - 4 points
4001 – 5000 - 5 points
5001 – 6000 - 6 points
6001 – 7000 - 7 points
7001 – 8000 - 8 points
8001 – 9000 - 9 points
Above 9001 - 10 points

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BIOPARK LANDSCAPING CONTEST

2. Assigning of areas will be done through drawing of lots.

opt to contract private landscapers.

from the students as contributions.

5. The final evaluation of each area will be on December 19, 2019.

7. Full documents are required before the final evaluation.

8. The poll of judges should be coming from the following offices:

b. Municipal Tourism Committee

d. Barangay Beautification committee chairman

9. Judges' decision is final.

GARDEN EVALUATION CRITERIA

PLANT VARIETY AND HEALTH 20%

Dedicated maintenance is the key to a beautiful and healthy garden.

Cash accumulated with corresponding points

Below 1000 - 1 point

1001 – 2000 - 2 points

2001 – 3000 - 3 points

3001 – 4000 - 4 points

4001 – 5000 - 5 points

5001 – 6000 - 6 points

6001 – 7000 - 7 points

7001 – 8000 - 8 points

8001 – 9000 - 9 points

Above 9001 - 10 points

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